Personal Assistant
Ref: DP8445
Location: Crawley
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
Two days per week (preferably Tuesday and Wednesdays) = 6 hours 1 day = 7 hours (Friday)
Hourly pay rate:
TBC
We are seeking a calm, patient, and compassionate Personal Assistant to support a young individual with autism and mental health needs, including anxiety, special needs, occasional panic attacks, and some obsessive behaviours.
The ideal candidate will have a gentle, encouraging approach and be comfortable providing emotional support in a relaxed, home-based environment.
This role involves engaging in simple, structured activities such as playing Monopoly, card games/board games, or baking, while creating a safe and reassuring space where the individual feels understood and at ease.
Flexibility is key, as the person responds best to someone who can go with the flow, follow his cues, and offer support in a relaxed, grounded manner.
Duties include:
- he has an allergy to pet fur so be careful of that
- he has food allergies/intolerances but he will let you know what they are during cooking/baking
Candidate qualities:
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
